As a business owner, it’s easy for important dates to slip your mind amidst the daily hustle of running your business. That’s why staying on top of key financial year dates is crucial to keep your business compliant.
Mark these dates in your calendar or set reminders to avoid missing any critical deadlines. These include due dates for tax returns, BAS, and super contributions.
By staying organised and tracking these dates, you’ll avoid late lodgement fees from the ATO and ensure your business runs smoothly.
Stay up to date with our 2024-25 Australian financial year calendar
- 1 July – Individual tax returns are due from now until 31 October if preparing and lodging yourself.
- 7 July – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 14 July – Employers must issue PAYG withholding payment summaries to employees by today (if reporting via STP this information is in myGov for your employees).
- 21 July – Lodge and pay June BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 21 July – Annual payroll reconciliation must be lodged and any further liability paid by this date.
- 28 July – Lodge and pay Q4 (April–June) BAS (if you lodge quarterly).
- 28 July – Super guarantee contributions for Q4 (April–June) is due today.
- 7 August – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 14 August – PAYG withholding payment summary annual report is due.
- 21 August – Lodge and pay July BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 28 August – Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) due for contractors.
- 7 September – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 September – Lodge and pay August BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 7 October – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 October – Lodge and pay September BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 28 October – Lodge and pay your Q1 (July–Sept) BAS (if you lodge quarterly).
- 28 October – Super guarantee contributions for Q1 (July–Sept) is due today.
- 31 October – Last day to submit individual income tax returns.
- 7 November – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 November – Lodge and pay October BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 7 December – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 December – Lodge and pay November BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 7 January – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 January – Lodge and pay December BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 28 January – Super guarantee contributions for Q2 (Oct–Dec) is due today.
- 7 February – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 February – Lodge and pay January BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 28 February – Lodge and pay Q2 (Oct–Dec) BAS (if you lodge quarterly).
- 7 March – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 March – Lodge and pay February BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 7 April – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 April – Lodge and pay March BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 28 April – Lodge and pay Q3 (Jan–March) BAS (if you lodge quarterly).
- 28 April – Super guarantee contributions for Q3 (Jan–Mar) is due today.
- 30 April – R&D Tax Incentive claims due today.
- 7 May – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 15 May – Company income tax returns due for lodgement and payment (make sure you check with your accountant as earlier lodgment dates can apply).
- 15 May – Partnership & Trust Income tax returns due for lodgement.
- 15 May – Individual tax returns due for lodgement if using a tax agent.
- 21 May – Lodge and pay April BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 21 May – Fringe Benefits Tax return is due by today if you lodge by paper.
- 28 May – Fringe Benefits Tax return is due by today if you lodge electronically.
Note: The FBT tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
- 7 June – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 21 June – Lodge and pay May BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 25 June – FBT Return Due.
- 30 June – Trust distribution resolutions due.
- 30 June – Prepare for end of financial year and wrap up your books for the 2023-24 year.
- 1 July – Individual tax returns are due from now until 31 October if preparing and lodging yourself.
- 7 July – Lodge monthly payroll tax return (applies to all states).
- 14 July – Employers must issue PAYG withholding payment summaries to employees by today (if reporting via STP this information is in myGov for your employees).
- 21 July – Lodge and pay June BAS (if you lodge monthly).
- 21 July – Annual payroll reconciliation must be lodged and any further liability paid by this date.
- 28 July – Lodge and pay Q4 (April–June) BAS (if you lodge quarterly).
- 28 July – Super guarantee contributions for Q4 (April–June) is due today.
Want to know more about your tax time obligations and due dates
At Carbon, we understand that keeping track of important financial deadlines can be stressful and overwhelming for many business owners and individuals. That’s why we’re here to help. Our team of accountants, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, finance brokers, financial planners, and R&D and grant specialists are ready to help you stay on track.
We have teams located all over Australia and can help you from your nearest Carbon office or virtually.
